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If you want to take an organized group around a new city or tour an entire region, renting a charter tour bus will get you where you need to go without getting lost. Tour bus drivers know their way around the city and take care of your actual transit while you enjoy the view from your window. They also keep an eye on your stored bag as you tour the sites.

Step 1

Take a head count of everyone who will attend your tour. To safely seat everyone on your bus, the tour company supplying the bus needs to know how many people are in your party.

Step 2

Get quotes from tour bus companies; you can find available companies on sites such as BusRates.com or Charter Bus America. Provide details such as the distance of your trip and how many days it will take. If your tour is only a few hours, ask about the rate per hour and whether you must pay for a minimum number of hours to book the bus. If you are traveling overnight, ask about whether you are responsible for the driver's hotel and meals along the way.

Step 3

Ask about amenities on the bus, such as air conditioning, video equipment and toilets. If you need a tour guide, request one.

Step 4

Find out what you are allowed to bring on the bus. For instance, some bus companies permit you to bring coolers on your tour, but not glass bottles. Obtain a list of restricted items.

Step 5

Pay the deposit for your trip, when it's required. Make your final payment on time so your trip is not cancelled or delayed.

Tip

Confirm that your driver and the bus is insured in the case of an accident.

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About the Author

Lara Webster has been writing professionally since 2009. Her work has been featured on Relationships in the Raw, The Nursery Book, Spark Trust and several travel-related websites. Webster holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Arts in mass communication and media studies, both from San Diego State University.

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